The Blue Knights hit 14 3-pointers, the most in a tournament game in state history at any level, as they flew past Battle Mountain 72-48 in the Class 2A state basketball championship game at Lawlor Events Center.
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Daniel Plumer led a balanced attack with 17 points, and the Blue Knights came one step closer to winning their fourth state title in five years with a 74-52 victory over Pershing County in a Class 2A boys basketball semifinal at Sparks High.
Daniel Plumer had 30 points, nine rebounds, two blocks, four steals and an assist as the Blue Knights routed Needles, 78-32 in the Class 2A Southern Region championship game at Del Sol on Saturday.
The Mustangs overcame a sluggish start, and their defense was too much for Lake Mead as Needles rallied to top the Eagles, 50-39 in overtime of the Class 2A Southern League semifinals at Del Sol on Friday.
Here are the 2018 boys basketball honors, as selected by coaches.
Chase Hafen posted a game-high 32 points to lead Bonanza’s boys basketball team to an 84-73 victory over Sunrise Mountain in itsseason finale.
Kevin Legardy hit eight 3-pointers and scored 39 points Thursday to power the Canyon Springs boys basketball team to a 94-61 home win over Las Vegas to complete an undefeated run through the Northeast League.
Here are the Review-Journal’s boys basketball rankings.
Jahlani Blair had 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists Spring Valley’s boys basketball team upset Durango 84-76 on Tuesday.
Bishop Gorman’s Jamal Bey scored 27 points as the Gaels held on for a 74-71 boys basketball victory over host Durango on Friday.
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